Best Marinated Cauliflower Recipes

MARINATED BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.

ITALIAN MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Chop all of the vegetables and place in large bowl. Mix dry dressing mix with oil and vinegar as directions suggest, add prepared Zesty dressing and pour over the vegetables.
• Marinate covered overnight. Just before serving add the cherry tomatoes.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, blanch cauliflower until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to a bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, onion, and mustard in a small bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over warm cauliflower, and add capers and parsley. Stir to combine.
• Cover, and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 day. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, oil and water just to a boil., Meanwhile, place next 5 ingredients in a large heatproof bowl. Add hot oil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. , Add carrot, onion, parsley and basil; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours longer. Discard bay leaf. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SPICY MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower, bell pepper, carrot, onion, celery, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Whisk vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dill, and crushed pepper flakes together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour dressing over the cauliflower mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In small saucepan, bring vinegar, oil & water just to a boil.
• Meanwhile, place cauliflower, bay leaf, garlic & lemon pepper in large heat-proof bowl.
• Add hot oil mixture to cauliflower mixture, then toss to combine.
• Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
• Add carrot, onion, parsley & basil, then toss to coat.
• Cover & refrigerate another 2 hours.
• Before serving, discard bay leaf.

MARINATED LEMON-TARRAGON CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, chopped tarragon, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour in olive oil slowly, whisking until marinade emulsified; set aside.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, and working in batches, blanch the cauliflower until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade to the bag, seal tightly, and massage the florets until all are covered with the marinade. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours. Overnight is even better.
• Remove cauliflower from the bag, place in a large bowl, and add apple, Cheddar cheese, cucumber, celery, and red onion, tossing gently to combine. Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROTS WITH MINT

Steps:

• Place carrots and cauliflower in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, until both vegetables are tender but not too soft. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add salt and pepper, and toss with vinegar and olive oil. Allow to cool slightly, then toss with mint. Serve warm or at room temperature. If serving warm, just before serving heat in a pan over medium heat, preferably before adding mint.

MARINATED MUSHROOMS, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Saute mushrooms in a little butter about 5 minutes.
• Break cauliflower into small flowerettes and steam for about 5 minutes.
• Cut artichoke hearts into quarters.
• Combine all ingredients in big bowl, including liquid from artichoke hearts.
• Marinate at least overnight.
• Keeps indefinitely in refrigerator.
• Slightly cooked pieces of carrots can be added for more color.
• If the liquid doesn't cover the veges, I add water, oil and vinegar in proportionate amts until vegs are covered.

GREEN BEANS, CARROTS OR CAULIFLOWER MARINATED IN DILL

Steps:

• If using green beans, snip ends from beans and wash thoroughly; leave whole or cut in half if long.
• In a large pan bring the 2 quarts water to boil; add the vegetable of your choice and 1 tablespoon of the salt.
• Let water return to a boil and cook veggies, uncovered until veggies are fork tender but still brightly colored (about 3 minutes for cauliflower, 5 minutes for beans or 7 minutes for carrots).
• Drain immediately and cool.
• Pack veggies into a refrigerator container, and add mustard seed, dill weed, chiles, dill seed and garlic.
• Bring to a boil the 2 cups water, wine or vinegar, sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons salt; pour over veggies.
• Cool, cover and chill overnight or as long as 2 weeks.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch broccoli and cauliflower until just tender.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl combine cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, celery and onion.
• In a saucepan, place the vinegar, poppy seeds, sugar, mustard, salt and oil.
• Boil until the sugar has disslved.
• Pour the marinade over the vegetables and mix well.
• Chill overnight before serving.

CUMIN-MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Fill large saucepan with water & bring to boil, then add cauliflower & carrots.
• Bring back to a boil & cook 2 minutes to blanch, then drain & rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
• Meanwhile, in medium nonmetal bowl, combine all remaining ingredients, mixing well.
• Add cauliflower & carrots, tossing to coat.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving, stirring occasionally & letting veggies marinate.

MARINATED ROMANESCO AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing in a non-reactive bowl by whisking the ingredients together. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
• Lightly blanch the romanesco and cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water, only until the romanesco is brightly colored. Immediately plunge into cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
• Transfer the blanched vegetables, carrots (and chilies if using) to a salad bowl and pour the salad dressing over them. Cover.
• Best if salad is prepared several hours in advance to allow the vegetables to marinate.
• *Important*: stir in the cilantro leaves just before serving.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER, OLIVE, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper. Combine cauliflower, olives, and celery in large bowl. Add 3/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Cover salad and remaining dressing separately; chill overnight.
• Mix green onions and parsley into salad. Arrange arugula on platter; drizzle with remaining dressing. Top arugula with cauliflower mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a large bowl and cover with Italian dressing. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Drain cauliflower and stir in mayonnaise, bacon bits and cheese.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into pieces then steam until just tender.
• Combine the remaining ingredients and toss with the warm cauliflower.
• Let stand for 24 hours.

MARINATED CARROTS AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place carrots and cauliflower in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, until both vegetables are tender but not too soft. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add salt and pepper, and toss with vinegar and olive oil. Allow to cool slightly, then toss with mint. Serve warm or at room temperature. If serving warm, just before serving heat in a pan over medium heat, preferably before adding mint.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND LEMON SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a kettle of water to a full, rolling boil. Place cauliflower and lemon slices in a medium-large, heat-proof, non-metallic bowl. Place bowl in sink and pour enough boiling water over to completely cover. Cover bowl tightly with a double layer of foil and let stand 10-12 minutes. Empty into a colander, drain well and transfer to a tupperware-type bowl (one that has a tight-fitting lid). Add tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until well blended. Stir in parsley and oregano. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, gently shaking/inverting bowl occasionally. Partially drain accumulated juices/dressing and transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chives and oregano leaves.

CURRY MARINATED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower, and cook until not quite done (the cauliflower will continue to cook a bit as it cools). Drain in a colander.
• Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, then add the hot cauliflower and toss to coat.
• Cool to room temp before sealing in a lunch container. (Hot, moist food in a closed container just invites the bugs that make you sick.).

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, blanch cauliflower until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to a bowl. Whisk together vinegar, onion, and mustard in a small bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over warm cauliflower, and add capers and parsley. Stir to combine. Cover, and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 day. Serve chilled or at room temperature.